Situation Awareness. Michigan and Flint needing a systems approach.

FYI..

Upon review of information in the State of Michigan the issue of the Flint Water Crisis is not just a water security issue, but may be one item that escaped the ‘closed’ system and culture of Michigan of issues that may be within each of the critical infrastructure sectors from the State and County Level, to individual cities within Michigan.

Keep in mind to address the Flint Water Crisis a systems approach shall have to be considered not just for water security but each of the critical infrastructure sectors for full recovery of the city for true resiliency building.

One factor stood out for the State.  Emergency management planning has EM under the span-of-control of the Michigan State Police and Law Enforcement.  Interesting fact.

CDS.  CEO.  BEMA

News from the Department of Homeland Security OIG Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Latest OIG report is available on our website. (Report No. 16-38-D) Oakwood Healthcare System, Dearborn, Michigan, Needed Additional Assistance in Managing its FEMA Public Assistance Grant Funding Oakwood Healthcare System, Inc. (Hospital), in Dearborn, Michigan, received a gross award of $15.2 million from the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (Michigan), a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grantee, for damages resulting from severe storms and flooding in August 2014. The Hospital did not always account for and expend FEMA grant funds according to Federal regulations and FEMA guidelines. Although the Hospital competitively awarded contracts for most non-exigent work, it did not always take the required affirmative steps to ensure the use of small and minority firms, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms when possible; and did not include all required contract provisions in its contracts. However, we did not question the costs because insurance proceeds covered essentially all the repair costs except for the insurance deductible. We also found that the Hospital did not initially account for labor costs...Read Full Report Office of Public Affairs E: dhs-oig.officepublicaffairs@oig.dhs.gov                         OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL l DHS WWW.OIG.DHS.GOV  l TWITTER: @DHSOIG DHS OIG Reports by Category Fiscal Year   2015 DHS Agency     CBP    ICE    FEMA    Management    TSA    USCG    USCIS    USSS  OTHERS SAR & Other Publications     Semiannual Report (SAR)    Annual Performance Plan (APP)    Strategic Plan

Deadline 2/28/2016. Law Student. Summer Internship with Public Health Law Program

Summer 2016 Internships and Externships with PHLP

PHLP is accepting applications for summer 2016 internships and externships.  The internships and externships create entry-level experience for rising and current third-year law students who are interested in exploring careers in public health law.  PHLP provides services and resources, such as technical assistance, publications, and workforce development, to CDC programs and state, tribal, local, and territorial health departments.  The program is open only to rising and current 3rd-year law students. Applications for summer 2016 are due by midnight (EST), February 28, 2016.

Webinar 2/25/2016. National African American History Month: Preparing Communities through Partnerships

We are making a difference and change in our communities in the U.S. and internationally.

At BEMA we consider Black History Month as not only a time for remembrance of past and present achievement of people of African Descent in the U.S., but as Ancestry Heritage Month not only for people of African Descent but for all peoples internationally.

Chains are broken not only individually, but by a collective effort by all.

Peace

BEMA


On Thursday, February 25, engage with us on nationwide disaster preparedness and resilience efforts serving African American communities. This effort is in observation of National African American History Month. Share the webinar information with your networks today.

**Register for the event by Clicking Here**

Title: National African American History Month: Preparing Communities through Partnerships

Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016

Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET

Featured Speakers:

• Linda Wilson, Chair, Delta Emergency Response Task Force, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will discuss how fraternities and sororities can support disaster preparedness and response.

• Jacqueline Patterson, Director, Environmental and Climate Justice Program, NAACP will discuss what local civic organizations can do to increase preparedness.
• Shamika Ossey, RN, BSN, PHN, South LA Teen CERT, will discuss youth preparedness and disaster response.

How to Join the Webinar:

• Please register for the event by Clicking Here registration (https://icpd.adobeconnect.com/prepaa1/event/registration.html)
• Be sure to test your Adobe Connect connection prior to the meeting by clicking here.
• This webinar will offer closed captioning.

FEMA Resource Spotlight - Youth Preparedness Announcements:

1. FEMA is looking for Youth Preparedness Council applicants. Students in 9^th and 10^th grade are encouraged to apply. Applications are due March 1. For more information: http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/113574
2. If you missed the Preparing Youth for Disasters webinar last week featuring several affirmers, you can view the archived presentation at: https://icpd.adobeconnect.com/p2qldq13mpi/
3. If you are interested in learning more about the Student Tools for Emergency Planning program, it’s not too late to register for tomorrow’s webinar (Feb. 11 at 2:00 ET): https://icpd.adobeconnect.com/step2/event/registration.html

Sign up for the Children and Disasters Newsletter - The FEMA Children & Disasters Newsletter is a resource for youth preparedness practitioners, educators, parents, children, and teens. It shares timely research, examples of successful youth preparedness programs, safety tips, and resources related to youth preparedness. Subscribe for the latest updates or view archived issues

Learn the basics of life-saving hands only CPR in 20 minutes.

Learn the basics of life-saving hands only CPR in 20 minutes. Visit the DC FEMS Hands on Hearts campaign at http://handsonhearts.dc.gov to sign up for existing classes or email hands.onhearts@dc.gov to schedule a class for your office or organization.

Learn the basics of life-saving hands only CPR  in 20 minutes. Visit the DC FEMS Hands on Hearts campaign at http://handsonhearts.dc.gov to sign up for existing classes or email hands.onhearts@dc.gov to schedule a class for your office or organization.​

Internship Opportunity. 2016. Apply for National Urban League Summer Internship Program

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Apply for National Urban League Summer Internship Program  The National Urban League Summer Internship Program provides an insight into the world of non-profit management for college students, from the New York City metropolitan area and in Washington, DC. The National Urban League is looking for candidates interested in a career in the not-for-profit sector, or in understanding the connection between non-profits, corporations, and government in the work of our nation. This internship is open to undergrads only. This is an eight week paid program that runs from June 20 to August 12, 2016. We are interested in students from a variety of academic backgrounds and majors. Deadline to apply: February 29, 2016

Event. March 13, 2016. Capital Area Food Bank for D.C.’s tasting gala, the Blue Jeans Ball.

https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/blue-jeans-ball/

                                        


Event Info

Location Marriott Marquis Washington, DC 901 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20001 View Map Hotel valet parking for a fee (self-parking unavailable). Click here for additional parking details. Date and Time Sunday, March 13, 2016 6 PM – 9 PM

Come out and join the Capital Area Food Bank for D.C.’s tasting gala, the Blue Jeans Ball. We’ll be back at the fabulous Marriott Marquis Hotel – in downtown Washington, DC. This historically sold-out event is “blue jeans” fashionable and will feature over 40 savory, spicy and sweet tasting stations, fabulous auction items as well as live music.

We are excited to welcome Chef Chairs Jeff Buben, Sherry Yard and Ruth Gresser and announce there will be new and exciting surprises making this year a real – BASH!

So get ready to rock your favorite denim while helping take hunger off the map.

Entertainment provided by DJ’s John Jazz and Miss H.E.R.

New This Year

Our participating restaurants and suppliers will create dishes in the spirit of wellness, in recognition of the CAFB’s commitment to offering a nutritious menu of ingredients to the 540,000 neighbors it serves.

Veterans Business Conference. March 24, 2016

Thursday, March 24, 2016 When Thursday March 24, 2016 from 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM EDT Add to Calendar Where The Army Navy Country Club 1700 Army Navy Drive Arlington, VA 22202 Driving Directions     Every year, the Veterans in Business Conference strives to provide not only the best speakers and networking opportunities in the industry, but also to bring you relevant, useful workshops featuring expert panelists whose experience and insight will help you start and grow your business. And this year, I am truly proud to feature the following workshops: New for 2016! The Reconnaissance Track has been re-designed for all Veteran-owned small businesses. This track offers a broad range of topics from experienced professionals on the various aspects of creating and growing a successful Veteran-owned small business. Workshops include:  Running a Successful Non-profit  Veterans' Benefits for Small Business  Options for Funding Your Small Business The Deployment Track is designed for Veterans interested in starting and growing their businesses in the government contracting marketplace. This track brings seasoned Veteran owned contractors, prime contractors and agency representatives together as presenters to inform and inspire others as they seek to grow their government procurement businesses. Workshops include:  City, County & State Government Contracts  Contracting Challenges in the 21st Century  Federal Government Forecast - OSDBU Panel Learn More About the Workshops & the Veterans in Business Conference  I look forward to seeing you on March 24th. Best regards, Charles  Charles McCaffrey  Director, Veterans Business Outreach Center Community Business Partnership charles@cbponline.org Register Now!    Sponsorship & Exhibiting Opportunities